Workshop 2: Upskilling in Laboratory Malaria Diagnosis (Intermediate – Advanced Level) Saturday, 28th September 2024
Description
Workshop 2: Upskilling in Laboratory Malaria Diagnosis (Intermediate – Advanced Level)
Places limited on this workshop
Date; Saturday Sept 28th
Venue; Room CQ-320, Central Quad, TU Dublin, Grangegorman, Dublin 7, D07 ADY7
Time; 10.00 – 16:00
Facilitators; Mrs. Claire Rogers, Principal Biomedical Scientist, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Dr. Claire Wynne, Haematology Lecturer, TU Dublin
Cost; Members €40 Non-members €100
Workshop Overview:
This day-long intermediate – advanced level course is tailored to Medical Scientists who already have some skills in malaria diagnosis. The emphasis will be on the identification of parasites by microscopy. The effects of anti-coagulants and drugs on parasite morphology will be discussed and participants will get the opportunity to examine thick and thin blood films from all species including P.knowlesi. The role for rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), PCR and LAMP in malaria diagnosis will also be covered and the effect of HRP2 mutations considered.
Tea/Coffee and lunch will be provided. Please ensure to bring a white labcoat.
Limited places so please book early at www.acslm.ie
BOOKING:
Academy members: book in the usual manner: www.acslm.ie | Members Area | Login | Events | select your event of interest
Non-Academy members follow the members instructions and create a guest account. Click here for help creating a guest account.
Full fee payment must be made when booking.
Email queries; cpd@acslm.ie
